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How to order Jollof Rice (졸로프 라이스) in Korea

West Africa's red rice, cooked down with tomato and chilli, and the subject of a long-running argument between Nigeria and Ghana over whose version is correct. In Seoul you find it around Itaewon.

Say it to order

졸로프 라이스 주세요

Jollof rice juseyo

Quick facts

In Korean
졸로프 라이스
Say it
jol-lo-peu ra-i-seu
Spice
3 of 5
Price
₩13,000–18,000
Time to eat
About 30 min
For first-timers
Easy

How to eat it

It arrives as one plate with chicken or beef. It is spicier than it looks.

Where to try it in Seoul

Questions

How do you order Jollof Rice in Korean?
Say “졸로프 라이스 주세요” (Jollof rice juseyo).
Is Jollof Rice spicy?
Yes — about 3 out of 5 on the spice scale.
How much does Jollof Rice cost in Korea?
Usually ₩13,000–18,000.
How do you eat Jollof Rice?
It arrives as one plate with chicken or beef. It is spicier than it looks.

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